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Cambridge English: KET (A2 Key)
burger [noun]

beef cut into small pieces and made into a flat round shape that is then fried, often served in a bread bun

Ex: They grilled burgers in the backyard for the family barbecue .
chip [noun]

a long, usually thin piece of potato cooked in oil

fish [noun]

flesh from a fish that we use as food

Ex: She grilled the fish to perfection , sprinkling it with herbs and lemon for a fresh and zesty flavor .
grape [noun]

a purple or green fruit that is round, small, and grows in bunches on a vine

Ex: I ate a handful of sweet grapes for a refreshing snack .

a plant or a part of it that we can eat either raw or cooked

Ex: I always start my day with a nutritious vegetable omelette packed with spinach , tomatoes , and mushrooms .
biscuit [noun]

a small, crisp, sweet baked good, often containing ingredients like chocolate chips, nuts, or dried fruit

Ex: I 'm craving a warm , buttery biscuit right now .
chicken [noun]

the flesh of a chicken that we use as food

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lemonade [noun]

a drink made with water, sugar, and lemon juice

Ex: The picnic basket was packed with sandwiches and a pitcher of homemade lemonade .
rice [noun]

a small and short grain that is white or brown and usually grown and eaten a lot in Asia

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salad [noun]

a mixture of usually raw vegetables, like lettuce, tomato, and cucumber, with a type of sauce and sometimes meat

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cereal [noun]

food made from grain, eaten with milk particularly in the morning

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yogurt [noun]

a thick liquid food that is made from milk and is eaten cold

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mango [noun]

a sweet yellow fruit with a thin skin that grows in hot areas

Ex: Including mangoes in your diet can provide a boost of vitamins and antioxidants .
mushroom [noun]

any fungus with a short stem and a round top that we can eat

Ex: I love grilled mushrooms with my steak .
omelet [noun]

a dish that consists of eggs mixed together and cooked in a frying pan

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beef [noun]

meat that is from a cow

Ex: The roast beef sandwich at the deli is a customer favorite , piled high with thinly sliced beef and horseradish sauce .
broccoli [noun]

a vegetable with a thick stem and clusters of edible flower buds, typically green in color

Ex: Purple broccoli is less common but just as nutritious as green .
chilli [noun]

the red or green fruit of a particular type of pepper plant, used in cooking for its hot taste

Ex: I ’m making a hearty bowl of chilli for dinner tonight .
candy [noun]

a type of sweet food that is made from sugar and sometimes chocolate

Ex: I ca n't resist a piece of candy after dinner .
carrot [noun]

a long orange vegetable that grows beneath the ground and is eaten cooked or raw

Ex: The children snacked on carrot chips instead of potato chips .

a food prepared from roasted, ground cacao beans

Ex: For Valentine 's Day , he gifted her a box of assorted chocolates .
coffee [noun]

a drink made by mixing hot water with crushed coffee beans, which is usually brown

Ex: I tried a new coffee blend with hints of chocolate and caramel .
cola [noun]

a brown and sweet drink with gas and no alcohol in it

Ex: The store sells different brands of cola .
cream [noun]

the thick, fatty part of milk that rises to the top when you let milk sit

Ex: The chef drizzled cream over the warm apple pie .
dessert [noun]

‌sweet food eaten after the main dish

Ex: They shared a fruit tart for dessert after dinner .
garlic [noun]

a type of vegetable having a strong smell and spicy flavor that is used in cooking

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honey [noun]

a sweet, sticky, thick liquid produced by bees that is yellow or brown and we can eat as food

Ex: They mix honey with yogurt and fresh fruits for a nutritious and delicious breakfast option .
ice [noun]

frozen water, which has a solid state

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lemon [noun]

a juicy sour fruit that is round and has thick yellow skin

Ex: He made a pitcher of homemade lemonade with freshly squeezed lemons .
meat [noun]

the flesh of animals and birds that we can eat as food

Ex: She cooked the meat on low heat to ensure it was tender and moist .

water from underground that contains minerals and gasses, usually bottled and sold

Ex: The grocery store offered a variety of brands of mineral water , ranging from still to sparkling .
oil [noun]

a liquid that is smooth and thick, made from animals or plants, and used in cooking

Ex: He carefully measured the oil to fry the chicken to perfection .
onion [noun]

a round vegetable with many layers and a strong smell and taste

Ex: She reached for the onion in the pantry and noticed it was sprouting , so she decided to plant it in her garden .
pasta [noun]

a dish that we can make by mixing cooked pasta with other ingredients and sauces

Ex: I added chicken and vegetables to my pasta for a balanced meal .
pear [noun]

a sweet yellow or green bell-shaped fruit with a lot of juice

Ex: I like to bake a pear tart with a buttery crust and a sweet pear filling .
pepper [noun]

a powder made from dried peppercorn that is added to food to make it spicy

Ex: She made a colorful pepper and cheese omelet for breakfast .
potato [noun]

a round vegetable that grows beneath the ground, has light brown skin, and is used cooked or fried

Ex: I sliced the potatoes into thin rounds and made homemade potato chips .
salt [noun]

a natural, white substance, obtained from mines and also found in seawater that is added to the food to make it taste better or to preserve it

Ex: The chef sprinkled a pinch of salt to enhance the flavors of the soup .
sauce [noun]

a flavorful liquid, served with food to give it a particular taste

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sausage [noun]

‌a mixture of meat, bread, etc. cut into small pieces and put into a long tube of skin, typically sold raw to be cooked before eating

Ex: I love the taste of smoked sausage in a stew .
steak [noun]

a large piece of meat or fish cut into thick slices

Ex: The butcher recommended a thick-cut steak for the barbecue , ensuring it stayed juicy and flavorful .

a soft, red juicy fruit with small seeds on its surface

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sugar [noun]

a sweet white or brown substance that is obtained from plants and used to make food and drinks sweet

Ex: Freshly baked chocolate chip cookies are even more delicious with a touch of sugar .